JS> MP> Is there a method to permanently delete a file, rather than moving it   
   JS> MP> to   
   JS> MP> the recycle bin or otherwise leaving some recoverable footprint on   
   JS> MP> the HD?   
      
   JS>I think the simplest solution would be to find a file that is longer and use   
   JS>the CLI copy command to copy it into the file you want to get rid of.   
      
   JS>While I can't be certain, I believe that the new data would occupy the same   
   JS>physical space on the disk.   
      
   Why do that when several Secure Erase programs are convient and FREE.   
   "Eraser" is one I recommend. It sets itslef by defauly for a 35 Pass   
   randon overwrite. That is a little overkill for most so I have mine set   
   for a three pass overwrite..   
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